Rhodamine 6G Fluorescent Dye
Rhodamine 6G is one of the most intense dyes known, having a pure fluorescent red colour which is visible even at parts per million dilutions.
Rhodamine 6G is a xanthan type basic dye. It's Chemical Index name is CI Basic Red 1. This was one of the first dyes to be used in the development of dye lasers in 1966 (peak emission 590nm). It is used in microscopy as a protein tag, and in textile dyeing.
Scuddlebutt Rhodamine 6G is a commercial grade material and is not necessarily suitable for laser or microscopy use, however a specific laser grade is available on request, as the 6G base, the perchlorate or the tetrafluoroborate. Please contact us for details.
Scuddlebutt Rhodamine 6G is suitable for dyeing of wool and silk. It is not recommended for cotton. If you are new to craft dyeing take a look at our Textile Dyeing Methods Guide from the dyes category or via the customers services index for some starter methods for basic dyes.
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